esa and state pension

LoobyLooGirl123

bigbill wrote: »

Dad now no longer needs to worry about his on-going ESA as he now has the option of giving it up (If he gets any hassle in the future) and allow mum to claim pension credit for them both, weekly income should remain the same.

I've been wondering this myself, can you give up ESA and claim pension credit instead without being penalised?

rbcsoftware

Hi all,
Just to clarify, mum is eligible for SP, a letter confirmed the date as being 6th jan 2016 as claim date, but shes one of these people who dont like change and messing with things (as it were). However, shes since changed her mind and done application.

pmlindyloo

I would seriously recommend your parents getting a benefits check up from CAB or AgeUK.

It looks like there may be different options available for them and it would be sensible for then to get a 'better off' calculation so that they maximise their benefits income.

John_Clark

rbcsoftware wrote: »

My dad gets esa support group, and a premium for his wife (my mum doh).
My dad atm does not qualify for state pension,

Can I ask why your dad doesn't qualify for a State Pension? Since he has been on Incapacity ESA Support Group I thought the DWP would have been making National Insurance Contributions for him

NYM

John_Clark wrote: »

Can I ask why your dad doesn't qualify for a State Pension? Since he has been on Incapacity ESA Support Group I thought the DWP would have been making National Insurance Contributions for him

The OP dad isn't old enough to get his state pension yet...